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Origins
Ethiopia – Land of Our Origins – Ethiopia encompasses a profound, punctuated, three-thousand-year chronicle of identity. The intricate, rich tapestry of heritage it still weaves relates a story as compelling and significant as are its various and complex, ancient empires. As a specialist in history, archaeology, religions, and ecologies, I help unravel these stories, framing them within their broader historical and modern, regional contexts. Delve with me, into the mysteries, the myths, the monuments, the men and women who continue to define the ever-shifting kaleidoscope slowly being revealed as this amazing, ancient land called Ethiopia.
By Sam Walker5 years ago in Wander
1001 African-Arabian Nights
For two thousand years, the ancient archipelago of Lamu, on Kenya's North Coast, has sheltered the remnants of centuries-old civilizations, unique architecture, and diverse cultures. The Old Town remains locked in an age that approaches life at a walking pace. (Motorized vehicles are prohibited.) Midst the maze of narrow, winding streets and alleys, one can discover the vibrancy of this under-represented African Islamic society which still pulses with the DNA of every people-group across the Indian Ocean; Persians, Arabs, Indian, Malay, with a smattering of Portuguese, Dutch, German, and British influences.
By Sam Walker5 years ago in Wander
6 Things I learnt by Travelling solo
Travelling alone to an unknown destination can be a daunting task for many. The most common concerns that one might have are - What if I get mugged? Or get scammed? These are still gender-neutral fears. As a female traveller, the biggest fear you might have could be of getting assaulted sexually; which is can be more detrimental in nature.
By Vaibhav Bhosle5 years ago in Wander
The Best Way to Go on a Night-time Picnic Around Sydney Harbour
Sydney, is the most densely populated city in Australia and it continues to be one of the most visited cities in the world. The sparkling Sydney Harbour is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and many other important landmarks. Get on board a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise to marvel at the white sails of the Opera House that shimmer in the colours of twilight and see the towering Harbour Bridge while indulging in a delicious dinner that is freshly prepared by experienced chefs. Until Captain Authur Philip came along in 1788, New South Wales was once merely a convict province. And now, it’s impossible to imagine that this exuberant coastal city was anything less than what it is today!
By Scarlett Stark5 years ago in Wander
How to pack for Bangkok
The infuriating yet exciting capital of Thailand, Bangkok, has a character of its own. Travellers from every corner of the world visit the city hoping to get a unique experience. From budget travellers to business travellers and special interest travellers, Bangkok is visited by travellers throughout the year. A seasoned traveller knows what to pack and what not to pack for a Bangkok tour; however, if this is your first time, here's a guide to packing for your Bangkok tour.
By Prihansa Perera5 years ago in Wander
Notes on Playing in Taut Ravines
When I was a young child, I had a wild heart. I was defiant and feral. When we moved out into the county from the heart of suburbia, I was five and a half years old…and I spent most of my time playing alone outside. I ranged the miles and miles of open, gently rolling hills behind our property, for years, without even a dog’s protection. And, closer to home, I played in a semi-deep ravine, the outlet of our neighbor’s deer pond. Its quiet rich earth seemingly always a moment’s breath away from breaking, the top crumbling down to meet the soft loamy bottom soil below. A drier and deeper ravine lead from a usually dry creek to our opposite neighbor’s stock pond. Both of these ravines were dangerous in their own right. The soft dark and deep chasm to the right of our property seemed a faery realm, but it was only held up by the roots of a perpetually falling burl oak. The other, a dry gash of parched earth, promised rattlers and other dangerous animals.
By Anna Cunningham5 years ago in Wander
The Wilderness Belongs to the Weird
The stones are quiet here When I sat like this on the beach in Nice, the stones growled and cracked and rumbled like placid thunder. I sat with my back to the Promenade where the murders happened and watched the sun merge with its own watery reflection. The round pebbles sang with each departing wave.
By Ryan Frawley5 years ago in Wander
The Gun That Changed the World
Nobody comes here Not by choice. Sometimes, a bus full of school kids will pull up outside. The young minds of the future will be forced through the echoing halls like toothpaste through a tube, counting the hours until they can escape.
By Ryan Frawley5 years ago in Wander
